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MINUTES OF THE SELECT BOARD REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
DATE : September 13, 2021 Finance Committee Vote
TIME : 6 : 00 PM Approved 12/ 15/21
PLACE : Remote Participation 8- 0-0
REMOTE PARTICIPANTS : Chair Bingham , Selectperson Whitney, Selectperson Chaffee, Selectperson
Hoffmann , Selectperson Chatelain , Town Administrator Peter Lombardi, Assistant Town Administrator
Donna Kalinick, James Gallagher, Frank Bridges, Alex Hopper, Anne O' Connell, Bill Meehan, Andrew Evans,
Pete Dahl, Robert Tobias, Robert Young, Jay Packett, Mimi Bernardo, Andrew Johnson, Wyn Morton , Jeff
O' Dell, David Valcourt, John Kissida, Colin Walsh, Richard Singer, Barry Frank, Andrea Johnson
Call to Order & Declaration of a Quorum, Meeting Participation Statement and Recording Statement Chair
Bingham . called the meeting to order at 6 * 00pm . A quorum was declared, all Select Board members
present were announced , Chair Bingham read the meeting participation and recording statements .
Public Announcements and Comments
Chair Bingham read the Proclamation on National Suicide month .
Town Administrator' s Report
Peter Lombardi provided a brief report regarding Covid - 19, the county positive case rates continue to be
elevated, well after the containment of the Provincetown cluster that caused the initial spike . In Brewster
our cases remain elevated as well, we see about 10- 15 new cases each week, which has been consistent for
the past few months . Adding that of those new cases, about half of them are in fully vaccinated residents .
Several weeks ago, a mask advisory was put in place in Town Buildings which remains in place . A Statewide
mask mandate in schools was imposed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
through at least through October 1, 2021 .
Consent Agenda
• Meeting Minutes : June 2, August 9, and August 23, 2021
• Request for Permit Fee Waivers : Electrical Permit Fees for 27 affordable housing units, Serenity j
Apartments Phase 2 Renovations ( Brattan Industries, Inc . ) , Gas and Electrical Permit Fees for
33 housing units in Buildings 30 and 40 at Brewster Woods ( Gray Co . )
• Acceptance of Gift : Natural Resources Department
• Appointments : Probationary Police Office & Keeper of the Lockup - Tyler M . Dow; Council on
Aging -Janet Stolzer; Golf Commission - Rob David ; Old Kings Highway Historic District
Committee - Tom Turketta ( builder)
• Drummer Boy Park Facility Use Approval : 2 Wedding Ceremonies
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• Facility Use Approval ; Community Service Beach Clean up
• Request for One - Day Liquor Licenses : Brewster Chamber of Commerce Inc . , Brewster
Sportsman ' s Club, and Chatham Bars Inn Farm
• Special Event Application , One - Day Liquor & One- Day Entertainment License : Camp Mitton
• One Day Entertainment License : POAH Communities/ Kings Landing
Selectperson Chaffee commented that she is prepared to vote in support of all the items but will abstain
from consideration of the appointment of Tom Turketta to the Old Kings Highway Historic District
Committee since he does work for her family . Selectperson Hoffmann would vote in favor of all items, would
like to note the contingencies in the Special Event application for Camp Mitton , in terms of required
completion of permits and inspections with other Departments , Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve
the consent agenda . Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes,
Selectperson Chaffee -yes (with one abstain on the appointment) , Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson
Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 �Yes, 0- No .
Refer Vesper Pond Neighborhood Private Road Betterment Petition to Planning Board
Mr . Lombardi stated this project has been long in the making, recently a vote was taken by the residents in
the neighborhood . There had been an earlier vote that triggered some of the bylaw amendments that were
approved in May at Town Meeting, but they went back and had a follow up vote, and the results were
supportive ' in moving forward . Submitted all the required materials, this is the next step, for the Select Board
to refer the matter to the Planning Board, who then holds a hearing and makes a determination to approve
the plan as presented , to modify the plan or deny the plan . From there, a second confirmatory proxy vote is
taken where the residents will again have the opportunity to vote again . From there assuming the votes are
secured, it would move forward for consideration at Town meeting . We had hoped to bring it forward by the
November Town meeting, but with the delays in our bylaw amendments by the Attorney Generals office,
this pushed the whole timeline back . The plan is to bring this to Town Meeting in May .
Selectperson Chaffee moved to refer the Vesper Pond Neighborhood Private Road Betterment
Petition to the Planning Board . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken .
Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes , Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson
Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No .
Refer Proposed Amendments to the Water Quality Protection District Bylaw to Planning Board
Selectperson Hoffmann moved that we refer the proposed amendments to the Water Quality Protection
District Bylaw back to the Planning Board . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken .
Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson
Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No .
Discuss and Vote on Upcoming Public Meeting Schedule/ Format for Town Committees
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Mr . Lombardi reminded us that in June we decided on an approach with Boards and Committees that
many would continue to meet remotely, some were given the opportunity to meet in person or hybrid
participation forJuly, August and September. Looking forward to October and with the current status of
Covid, we are prorposing to continue with the current format through at least October with a revisit in
November . Generally speaking, all but a few Committees are meeting remote . Selectperson Chatelain
acknowledged the additional work that remote meeting causes the Town staff and thanked them for their
patience and diligence in getting it done . Mr. Lombardi addressed the technology equipment that is to be
installed in Room B. we are still waiting to hear when that will be installed from the contractor. Selectperson
Chaffee noted what a challenge this has been and noted that she received the latest Barnstable County Covid
data that shows we are now in wave 4 of the pandemic; this type of meeting management is still required .
Selectperson Chatelain moved to adopt the virtual meeting format as proposed for the month of October.
Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee-
yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0-
No .
6 : 15 Public Hearing : Fiscal Year 2022 Tax Rate Classification Hearing, Discussion , and Vote- Deputy
Collector James Gallagher
Mr . Gallagher presented the FY22 Tax Rate classification hearing and acknowledged the Board of
Assessors , Some of the key points of the presentation are :
• This annual hearing determines whether to shift a portion of the tax burden from one j
class of property to another .
• The final assessed values by class were submitted to Department of Revenue ( DOR ) and
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• The maximum allowable levy is calculated by taking levy limit, adjusted by amended growth
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and increased by 2 . 5 %, then add FY22 new growth , add debt exclusions and Cape Cod
Commission assessments . The total maximum allowable levy for FY22 is roughly $ 38 million .
• The FY22 excess levy capacity is just under $ 20, 000 . This is the difference between the actual
levy and the maximum levy .
• Overall total assessed value for FY22 is just over $ 4 . 8 billion , this is an increase of value of 13 . 7 %
over the FY21 total .
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• The largest class is residential with a value of $ 4 . 5 billion . The increase in value is due to
the improving real estate market and new property growth .
• This fiscal year was a recertification year with the DOR . All property sales were reviewed from j
the previous calendar year and the assessment to sale ratios was analyzed .
• Real estate has changed dramatically in calendar year 2020 . In the beginning properties were
selling for 5 % over assessed value , due to the effects of the pandemic, by the end of the year
properties were selling for 30 % over assessed value .
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• For the Assessing Departments analysis for the 2020 calendar year, the result was a general
adjustment of 15 % in assessed land and building values of residential properties for the fiscal year.
• Levy percentages in estimated tax rates were presented :
o Residential class makes up 94 . 5 % of the levy
o Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property make up the remaining 5 . 5 %
• Based on the total assessed value and estimated tax levy the single tax rate would be $ 7 . 85
per thousand, a decrease of $ . 73 per thousand from FY21, an 8 . 5 % decrease in tax rate .
• Tax rate impact on median single -family home :
Fiscal Year 2021 Fiscal Year 2022
Home Value $ 461, 500 $ 532, 000
Tax Rate $ 8 . 58 per thousand $ 7 . 85 per thousand ( estimated )
Tax Bill $ 3 , 959 . 67 $ 4, 176 . 20 ( estimated )
• Tax Levy shifting options - The Board of Assessors recommend maintaining a single tax rate
amongst the property classes and not to adopt any discounts or exemptions .
o Option 1 : Split Tax Rate
• Would shift the tax burden from the residential and open space class ( RO ) of
property to the commercial , industrial , and personal property class ( CIP ) .
• A shift of less than 1 results in residential properties subsidizing commercial properties .
• A shift of greater than 1 result in commercial properties subsidizing
residential properties .
• A split tax rate has a much greater effect on commercial property than
residential property .
• Board of Assessors recommend a residential factor of 1, which is no shift or split tax rate .
o Option 2 : Open Space Discount
• This option would reduce the open space tax rate and increase the residential tax rate .
• The assessors do not currently assess open space properties in the Open Space
Class , so this discount is not currently available .
• Open space parcels are generally assessed in the residential class or are tax exempt .
• In FY2021 only 17 of the 351 Mass communities used the open space class , only
1 of those 17 adopted an open space discount ( Nantucket ) .
• The Board of Assessors recommend not to grant an Open Space Discount .
o Option 3 : Residential Exemption
• Increases the residential tax rate, a reduction of value is applied to primary residents
and the burden shifts to non - residents . Currently estimated at 53 % residents and 47 %
non - residents .
• Estimated that there are 60 more primary residents then there were last year ,
• 15 out of 351 communities adopted the residential exemption in FY2021
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• The residential exemption calculation slide shows that adopting this exemption
would increase the estimated tax rate based on the eligible parcels .
• With a residential exemption the greater tax savings is for the lower assessed properties,
there is also a breakeven point, ( above a certain assessed value would see an increase in
taxes even if receiving the exemption ) for FY22 this would be just under $ 1 . 2 million .
• The Board of Assessors recommend not to adopt a Residential
exemption . o Option 4 : Small Commercial Exemption
• Would increase the tax rate for commercial and industrial properties, a small
selection of eligible properties would receive the exemption and the burden shifts to
all other commercial and industrial properties .
• The exemption would only apply to businesses with no more than 10 people
and an assessed value of less than $ 1 million .
• Exemption would only be benefitting the property owner, no direct benefit to
the business if leasing the property .
• 242 small business in town with under 10 employees, only 36 are located on
commercial properties .
• Only 14 MA communities have adopted this exemption
• The Board of assessors recommend not to grant a small commercial exemption .
Selectperson Hoffmann questioned if the decrease in our single tax rate of $ . 73 , is this typical ? Mr .
Gallagher responded this is mostly driven by a large increase in value , which was larger than the average
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year . This is the largest decrease in tax rate in 10 years .
Chair Bingham clarified that as your house value goes up , your tax rate goes down . Mr . Gallagher
responded that the tax rate is calculated by the total tax levy, divided by the total value across town . In
this year, the total values increased faster than the tax levy and so we get a lower tax rate .
There were no public comments .
Selectperson Whitney move to continue to use a residential factor of " 1; not to grant an Open Space
Discount, not to grant a Residential Exemption ; not to grant a Small Business exemption . Selectperson
Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes,
Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No .
Status Update on Potential Acquisition of Cape Cod Sea Camps Properties
Mr . Lombardi announced the Special Town meeting will be held on Saturday September 25, 2021, at 10am,
with check in at gam . Rain date is Sunday September 26, 2021, at fpm with check in at 12pm . Copies of the
warrant are available on the website and in person at the Town Hall and the Ladies Library, an insert will be
in the Cape Codder this Friday . Mr. Lombardi reminded us that the Town held a virtual public forum on
August 17th that provided significant details on the two Sea Camp properties and the plans to give residents
the opportunity to acquire one or both properties . While there was considerable time spent on eminent
domain, it was made clear that a negotiated sale was the preferred course of action . Mr. Lombardi is thrilled
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to share that the Town has achieved a negotiated sale with the Sea Camps to purchase both properties .
Adding that with Town meeting less than two weeks away, the Select Board and Town Administration will
be hosting a second virtual public forum on Friday September 17, 2021, at 6pm . Format will be the same as
the first forum and live broadcast on Channel 18 . The intent is to help get residents up to speed on the
latest developments, there will also be a Q & A session . A link to the forum and copy of the presentation
will be available on the website after the forum . Mr . Lombardi noted that the tax revenue implications if
the Town were to acquire these properties has been discussed . Noting that the Sea Camps currently pay
about $ 85, 000 in property taxes . Continuing that effectively the $ 11 million in valuation of these properties
would be deducted from the total valuation that were presented earlier, the net effect would be a $ . 02 per
thousand increase on the tax rate . The Town won ' t see any decrease in tax revenues, but the tax rate
would be adjusted up accordingly if the articles were to be approved , separate from the actual costs of
financing the acquisitions .
Present and Discuss Facilities and Operations Review of the Captains Golf Course- National Golf
Foundation (Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee and Golf Commission= 6 :30pm Anticipated Start Time )
Golf Commission Chair, Anne O' Connell called the meeting to order and declared a quorum . All Golf
Commission members present were announced , Andrew Johnson , Wyn Morton , Jeff O' Dell , and
David Valcourt . (John Kissida joined later )
Finance Committee Chair Pete Dahl called the meeting to order, conducted roll call and declared a
quorum . All Finance Committee member present were announced , Frank Bridges, Bill Meehan , Andrews
Evans, Alex Hopper, Robert Tobias, Robert Young .
Richard Singer and Barry Frank from the National Golf Foundation ( NGF) joined the meeting and presented
the Facility and Operations Review PowerPoint . The NGF travels all around the country reviewing municipal
golf courses . An industry leader in municipal golf, providing reviews of golf facilities and presenting ideas and
recommendations . Most important, they are a truly independent company that is strictly an information
provider. The NGF provided a review of the operation of the club, physical and economic condition of the club
and market environment review . The result is recommendations to improve the overall operations and
economics of the facility, long-term plan to improve the golf course and recommendations for future capital
investments .
Some of the key points of the presentation include ( the presentation is provided in the packet) :
• Outstanding facility, good quality public access facility . Great flexibility and tmarket presence .
• Some need of capital improvements in the next 10 years to help sustain the property and keep
as a competitive golf facility .
• A Town operated facility with the highest level of service and facility quality .
• No other alternatives of operation structure that would put the Town economically in a
better position .
e Applaud Jay Packett and his staff for their assistance in conducting the analysis .
• Marketing and technology could be improved .
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• Strong golf demand on the Cape , but there are may golf courses available, the visitor population
will need to be captured to sustain operations . Enhancements in marketing, property quality
and technology will need to be addressed .
• Captains Golf Course is well positioned in comparison to its immediate competition as it is the
only 3 & hole public facility .
• Revenues are exceeding expenses, which is not common in municipal golf, may not be
sufficient to fund some capital items .
• NGF Recommendations .
o Outsource the food and beverage operations as a 3rd party concession .
o Improving website, social media , utilize the point - of-sale system , email communications
with customers and keeping up with fees ( increase 2 % per year moving forward ) .
o Implement a strong junior golfer program and player development programs .
o $ 9 . 5 million in capital items spread out over 10 years that are important for the Town to
invest in . The most important is the irrigation system , a mission critical system for a golf
facility ( about $ 4 . 5 million of all capital upgrades that have been identified ) .
o Maintenance building another key item for improvement, updating items on the golf
course in the cosmetic area .
o Tees, cart paths , repairs to the club house, appearance of the theme that need to
be upgraded and improved .
o Significant detail is provided in the report, which is in pages 22 -27 of the report .
• Projection of future performance of Captain ' s Golf Course was completed , one main thing was
that for many years leading up to FY21 , for many years carried a $ 840, 000 debt service which is
now paid off . Provides an opportunity for new funds available for the capital upgrades .
• Year to year basis the performance of the golf course should be sufficient to cover most of
the smaller capital pieces . The large pieces will not be covered by operations and will
require other funding sources .
• In summary there is a belief that the Town needs to commit to the capital projects that
were identified by NGF, the property needs it in order to maintain sustainability .
Frank Bridges commented that he thinks the report tells a lot about what we already know about the
golf course, it is a good municipal golf course, that he would like to see better . Mr . Bridges doesn ' t
think the report focused on the things the golf course really needs to do to be viable organization 10 -
15 years down the road . Adding that he believes what is happening is the base population is aging and
the youth population is growing smaller . Noting that our property valuations have increased in the last j
year . Mr . Bridges state there is no strong junior golf program , and we have terrible practice facilities
that we get complaints about from people not from this area . He did note that we have a 3 & hole golf
course which is a fantastic value . Mr . Bridges thinks that we should be channeling funds into improving
our practice and instructional facilities and attracting people from outside of Brewster .
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NGF replied that Mr . Bridges made some good points, and for the most part these are in the report, maybe
not the extent mentioned . One concern is the disjointed nature in which the facility is laid out, where the
driving range is and access to it . Regarding the importance ' of a junior program , there is a par 3 in Sandwich ,
owned and operated by a pair of PGA pros, it might be worth getting some intelligence on their operation .
The distance between the two locations may negate the competitive nature . There are plenty of ideas that
can reviewed and decided with the distribution of funds .
William Meehan , member of the Finance Committee as the liaison assignment to the Golf Commission and is
very familiar with the operations of the golf course . Mr . Meehan stated that the report was excellent,
comprehensive, and looked carefully and closely at the golf course . Adding as to the practice facilities, he
agrees they need improvement, but we need to keep in mind that Captains has a list of projects for capital
expenditures and some items, in his view, are more essential . Regarding youth programs, Mr. Meehan
pointed out that as the consultants say in the report that the average age is high and increasing, while we
should invest in youth programs, but would not expect a whole lot of youth players . Mr . Meehan believes
the recent success of Captains is not accidental and not primarily attributable to the pandemic, but because
we have clearly a superior facility . Adding the recommendations by NGF are spot on .
Andy Evans thanked the consultants and added that he is very interested in the junior golf program
as he believes it is critical to our success going forward .
Alex Hopper, thanked the consultants for their reports, stated that he is hesitant to spend any additional
funds outside of the immediate capital projects, particularly to junior golf programs as he doesn 't see
there is the demand . Adding that spending the money to improve the facilities will ensure that the golf
course continues to be an asset for the Town .
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Robert Tobias commented he enjoyed reading the report and the details, adding that it makes sense that we
need to reinvest in the facility for our Town . Mr. Tobias pointed out that the content surrounding the supply
and demand balance is interesting as the golf course would have to continue to balance access for visitors
with access for residents and annual fee members . He had one question regarding the financials on slide 11
and page 7 of the report . NGF consultants responded that they would review and makes sure the numbers
are accurate .
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Pete Dahl commented that he really enjoyed the report and the 10-year summary of operations is a good
model that needs to be flushed out a little more . When looking at the accumulative net, after spending
money on capital items it is about break even . Pointing out that the capital costs don 't include any financing,
as those are decisions that need to be approved . Mr . Dahl added that financing costs would need to be put !
into the model because we can ' t sustain negative numbers in the big years, finding a way to finance is
important to implementing this model . Adding on other hand , agree the need to reinvest in the assets of the
Town , using information presented we can get to the next step .
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Selectperson Whitney appreciated the report and looks forward to implementing some of the suggestions .
Chair Bingham questioned that on page 10 & 12 of the report the term "town funding" for capital projects, is
this correct ? The NGF consultants responded that the reference was simply that the monies needed in
particular years is going to exceed what is available and that another alternative is going to be needed to
fund the capital improvements . These funds are to be determined at this point . Chair Bingham also asked
since you worked with other municipal golf courses, what kind of reserve should be on hand ? The NGF
consultants responded that what should is some type of reserve of 5 % of revenues it is very difficult for most
municipalities to achieve that now, most don ' t have a fund . Adding that they believe whatever monies that
is generated through the operations of the golf course should be put back into the facility .
Selectperson Hoffmann mentioned that she recently took a tour of Captain ' s golf courses and to be
able to see behind the scenes was extremely helpful . She added that Jay Packett and Colin Walsh are
extremely aware of all details on the day4o - day operations and have a lot of ideas on how to address
some of the issues and the needs to maintain the facilities .
Selectperson Chatelain thanked NGF for a great report and agrees with the opportunity to get marketing
spending up into the 1- 2 % of gross range . Selectperson Chatelain asked for what the impact is on the
operation of the older irrigation system . Colin Walsh stated that the original system was replaced in 2004,
the systems are in fantastic shape, maintained impeccably and records are kept on file . The issue is the
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valves, and the sprinkler heads are outdated technology. Adding that to improve technology would allow
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to put the water where we need it and when we need , which is essential to conserve water and use it
efficiently . Mr . Walsh added that the pumping station is in fantastic shape, though at the lowest point
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on the course, the concern is how to protect the pump station to keep it viable for years to come .
Agrees with the life of the system that is outlined in the report . Jay Packett added that it is getting more I
difficult to get parts for the older system and can get harder as we move forward .
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Mr . Lombardi commented that the decision to conduct the report was two -fold , one is that the debt of the
second course is ending, giving the Town the opportunity to reset, look at operations, capital needs and get
a good sense of where we should be looking to go operationally . Adding that when the Department of
Revenue did a full assessment of the Town ' s finances some years ago, one recommendation of that report
was looking to transition the Golf Department to enterprise fund accounting . The assumptions in the years
where Captains is projected to be in the red , assume the major capital is funded with one -time source and
highly likely that the reality that we will have to issue debt and borrow and stretch those costs out . Mr .
Lombardi stated that next steps out of this report is to work with the Town ' s financial advisors to see what
kind of debt schedules may be possible in the future and the impact it has .
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The Golf Commission adjourns their meeting with a motion by Andrea Johnson and a second by Wyn 3
Morton . A roll call vote was taken . Andrea Johnson -yes, Dave Valcourt -yes, Jeff O' Dell -yes, John
Kissida -yes, Wyn Morton -yes, Chair O ' Connell -yes . The vote was &Yes , 0 - No .
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The Finance Committee adjourns their meeting at with a motion by Bill Meehan and a second by Frank
Bridges . A roll call vote was taken . William Meehan -yes, Frank Bridges - yes, Alex Hopper-yes, Andy Evans -
yes, Robert Tobias -yes, Robert Young-yes, Chair Dahl - yes . The vote was 7 -Yes, 0- No .
For Your Information
No questions or comments on these items .
Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
None
Questions from the Media
None
Next Meetings
September 15 , September 17, September 20, September 24, September 25, October 4, and October 18,
2021 .
Adiournment
Selectperson Chaffee moved to adjourn the meeting at 7 : 53pm , Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call
vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes,
Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No .
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Date Selectperson Chatelain , Clerk of the Select Board
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Accompanying Documents in Packet : Agenda, Proclamation on National Suicide, TA Report documents, Consent Agenda and documents,
Fiscal Year 2022 Tax Rate Classification Hearing documents, Cape Cod Sea Camps documents, National Golf Foundation presentation and
report, Vesper Pond Road Betterment Documents, Amendments to Water Quality Protection Documents, Public Meeting memo, FYI packet. j
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